Love songs to listen to in April. Spring love songs.

Love so sweetarashi

Love so sweet – Arashi (Full)

A gem of a love song that became a massive hit as the theme for the drama “Hana Yori Dango 2.” Although the lyrics don’t include words like “spring” or “cherry blossoms,” its cheerful sound evokes fluttering sakura petals and perfectly captures the spring vibe.

One of Arashi’s signature tracks that conveys a love that won’t stop once it starts running.

It’s a recommended song for couples who’ve ended up in a long-distance relationship with the start of a new chapter, as well as for anyone hoping for a wonderful romance in the season of new encounters.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A heartwarming ballad that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love during graduation season.

The timid protagonist, unable to express their feelings honestly, is likened to a “rabbit,” and the song gently sings of their immature feelings for someone they’ve loved for three years as cherry blossoms drift in the air.

Takaya Kawasaki’s clear, transparent vocals and delicate emotional expression leave a strong impression.

Released as a digital single in January 2021, the song is also included on the album “Nukumori.” In the music video, two leads selected through a LINE audition perform graduation scenes, further enhancing the song’s worldview.

It’s a perfect track for those who can’t bring themselves to share their heartfelt feelings, as well as students approaching graduation.

The song has resonated widely on social media and is cherished as a companion piece for the season of spring farewells.

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

A song by Hinatazaka46 set in the cherry blossom–filled spring season, depicting the bittersweet feelings of a love that couldn’t be confessed on graduation day.

It tells a memorable story of hidden emotions sealed within a graduation photo and lingering regrets that won’t fade with time.

Nao Kosaka serves as center for the sixth time after a six-release interval, and the music video portrays a fantastical world of swirling cherry blossoms under the theme of a parade that heralds spring.

The single, set for release on January 29, 2025, will be available in five formats: Limited First Edition TYPE-A through TYPE-D, and a regular edition.

The song premiered at the Tokyo Dome concert on December 26, 2024, captivating the audience.

It’s a track to be heard with empathy during spring, the season of partings and new encounters.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

A single released by Sakurazaka46 in February 2023, themed around youthful farewells and new encounters, with a poignant love depicted through the imagery of cherry blossoms that tugs at the heart.

The delicate feeling of “being unable to tell you how I feel” is entrusted to the falling blossoms, while the protagonist’s resolve to live as beautifully as a full-bloom sakura is expressed through a fleeting yet powerful melody.

In their fifth single, second-generation member Rena Moriya serves as center for the first time, and the members’ expressively nuanced performance is a major draw.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear in the spring season of partings—one that encourages young people heading into new lives, such as through transferring schools or moving on to higher education.

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

Like thunder that only rumbles in spring, this work by Kenshi Yonezu leaves a strong impression with the intense emotions born from a fleeting encounter.

The purity and poignancy of first love are depicted in poetic language, carefully narrating the shift in feelings from meeting to the end of the romance.

With its dreamlike sound and striking lyrics, it’s a song that lingers deeply in the listener’s heart.

Included on the album BOOTLEG, released in November 2017, the album won the Grand Prize at the 10th CD Shop Awards in 2018.

The music video, celebrated for its fantastical visual beauty, also drew attention and surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in July 2020.

It’s a perfect track to listen to in the season when spring arrives, and its melody makes it easy to sing at karaoke.

Why not try singing it at spring farewell parties or occasions that bring new encounters?

March of the PetalsAimer

Aimer “March of the Petals” Starring: Mirei Sasaki (Hinatazaka46) (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” released on 2019/04/10)

A song that sings of unspoken love, “March of the Petals.” It was released in 2019 as a single by Aimer.

The music video stars Mirei Sasaki from Hinatazaka46.

The lyrics are filled with school-related words, making it perfect for students.

It’s a slightly bittersweet track about spring graduation and parting ways, but the feelings of love and the wish for the other person’s happiness really resonate.

It’s a love song you’ll want to listen to while looking at cherry blossoms and thinking of someone you can’t forget.

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KALMA – Sakura (Music Video)

This is a song dedicated to those starting anew with the arrival of spring.

The melody woven by the three members of KALMA beautifully captures the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety that come with a new chapter in life.

Its powerful yet delicate sound resonates in the heart and is sure to give you courage every time you listen.

Released in February 2021, the track was accompanied by an event celebrating the first anniversary of their major-label debut.

It’s a perfect encouragement song for anyone stepping onto a new stage in life—graduation, starting school, beginning a job, and more.

Listen to it as the cherry blossoms dance in the air, and you’ll surely find the courage to look ahead and take your first steps forward.